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Code
Of Conduct For Learners
The Bill of
Rights as contained in the Constitution of South Africa, The
School Education Act No. 84 of 1996; Pitlochry’s Mission
Statement and The United Nation’s Children’s Bill of Rights
and Responsibilities – especially those pertaining to
education – were taken into account when compiling this Code
of Conduct. ALL LEARNERS at Pitlochry Senior Primary
School are expected to be active participants in the
curricular and co-curricular programmes and are obliged to
uphold the ethos and code of conduct of the school.
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Every learner has the RIGHT to be taken seriously
and the RESPONSIBILITY
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Every Learner has the RIGHT to a good education
and the RESPONSIBILITY
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To
study, and, respect their educators
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To
respond to the dedication of their educators
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To
work towards becoming confident, motivated and
responsible learners
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To
persevere (even when the task appears difficult) and
to never give up
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To
attend school regularly and on time
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To
respect their school ethos and all persons in
positions of authority
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To
respect the different customs, traditions and
religions of peers
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To
respect the right of all learners to learn and work
in a calm, orderly and co-operative environment
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To
ensure that all set homework is completed, signed
and returned to school each morning
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To
learn to work to a pre-planned schedule, thereby
ensuring that all assignments are completed and
handed in on time
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To
refrain from aggressive, abusive behaviour. Any
form of physical abuse (intimidation, bullying,
victimisation, etc.) and verbal abuse (derogatory,
taunting, psychologically harmful, etc.) are
unacceptable
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To
not absent themselves from school/classroom without
valid reasons and the permission of the person in
authority
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To
adhere to the school rules and departmental
regulations
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To
develop a proactive and positive attitude towards
their efforts for self improvement
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To
respect the school property and to keep its grounds
clean and tidy
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To
take care of school books and equipment
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To
respect the belongings of their peers and never
touch/play or borrow any items without the owner’s
permission
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To
endeavour at all times to reject disruptive,
undisciplined, negative and unco-operative behaviour
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To
be grateful to their parents for providing them with
a good education.
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Every learner has the
RIGHT to be loved and protected from harm and the
RESPONSIBILITY
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To show
others love and a helpful, caring attitude
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To be
tolerant of others who may have different opinions
and beliefs
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To
refrain from dealing in and/or drugs
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To
refrain from drinking alcohol or sniffing substances
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To
refrain from smoking
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To
refrain from carrying weapons that are potentially
dangerous
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To
refrain from playing games that could result in
serious injury
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To
refrain from bullying, intimidating, victimising,
verbally abusing fellow learners or endangering
their lives
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To
ensure that no pornographic material is brought to
school
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To
endeavour at all times to be an honest person with
high integrity
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To
comply with all the safety and security measures
which have been devised by the school to protect
life and property.
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Every
learner has the RIGHT to get special care for
special needs and the RESPONSIBILITY
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To be
the best person he/she can be
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To
regularly attend any extra help or classes that may
be organised for his/her benefit by his/her
educator/school
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To ask
for assistance should they need it
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To
always accept the challenge and to strive for their
highest level of capability
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Every
learner has the RIGHT to be proud of their
heritage and beliefs and the RESPONSIBILITY
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To
respect the origins and beliefs of all people
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To never
make fun of, nor ridicule the beliefs of others
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To
understand that every learner has the
right to receive equal treatment before the law.
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Every
learner has the RIGHT to make mistakes and the
RESPONSIBILITY
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To learn
from the mistakes
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To never
be afraid of trying something new for fear of making
a mistake
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To never
ridicule another learner who has made a mistake
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To
approach the unknown with self confidence
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To
strive towards becoming proactive, independent,
critical, disciplined and creative thinkers
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To
actively support the effective learning process
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To
accept punishment for inappropriate actions.
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